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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Tuesday's Treasures

We have a block of land - 55 acres near Bundaberg, Queensland. We have a shed on it - hopefully a house one day. We go there as often as we can - usually school holidays and long weekends. It is so peaceful. This is the view from outside the kitchen. When I have my early morning cup of tea, I look out at this. Some mornings there are kangaroos. Lots of birds - kookaburras, magpies, some parrots. We're finding that by taking our pet birds up they are calling other birds in. One afternoon I saw an Eastern Rosella - the prettiest birds! It's 5 kms around our boundary - so lots of lovely spaces to walk.

Wish we were there now. Hopefully, one day we can leave suburbia and live there permanently - but kids' needs get in the way!!

You will get there. It took me almost 20 years to get to my piece of rurality. Of course I wish I had MORE land but until I use what I've got it is more than I need. Family needs do have to be considered, but after living further out for a while your kids will be the first to say you should have moved sooner.Meanwhile - enjoy your visits and knowing your dream is waiting for you.

About Me

I'm a Stay-at-home Mum. I live in South-East Queensland, Australia. My husband and I are foster carers and have 8 children ranging in ages from 8 to 23. As two of my children are swimmers, we spend many hours taking them to training and to swim meets. I love to quilt, patchwork, dolls, teddy bears and scrap booking.